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September 23, 2019

A spike in children being homeschooled may be due to LGBT-inclusive education

An increasing number of parents in Birmingham are pulling their children out of mainstream schools to stop them receiving LGBT-inclusive relationships education. Figures obtained by The Times indicate a sharp rise in children being withdrawn from schools, which is thought to be directly linked to the ongoing protests...

September 23, 2019

Lil Nas X says he wouldn’t have come out if he was still living with his parents

Lil Nas X has revealed that he was terrified of coming out to his dad. The ‘Old Town Road’ singer spoke to Billboard about his experience of coming out publicly during June’s Pride Month. He had confirmed his sexuality in a low-key tweet, writing: “some of y’all already know, some of y’all don’t...

September 23, 2019

No, Billy Porter wasn’t giving RuPaul ‘side-eye’ at the Emmys

Billy Porter has dispelled rumours of a rift with RuPaul after cameras appeared to capture him giving “side-eye” during the Drag Race host’s acceptance speech at the Emmys. RuPaul’s Drag Race beat American Ninja Warrior, Nailed It!, The Amazing Race, Top Chef and The Voice to win the Emmy for Best Reality...

September 23, 2019

Vladimir Putin banned ‘gay propaganda’ to try and boost birth rates, David Cameron claims

David Cameron has said that Vladimir Putin imposed a ‘gay propaganda’ law in Russia because he wanted to boost the country’s birth rates. In his memoir For The Record, the former British prime minister recalled an exchange with Putin, who imposed a divisive law in 2013 banning the “promotion of...

September 23, 2019

People share the most ridiculous bisexual stereotypes they’ve ever heard

It’s Bi Visibility Day today, which is the perfect moment to recognise bisexual history, as well as the bi community and its culture. It’s also a day, if you’re bisexual, to celebrate and be proud of who you are and, if you’re not, to celebrate the bisexual people in your lives. The event has been...

September 23, 2019

Patricia Arquette makes emotional plea for trans rights during Emmys speech

Actor Patricia Arquette made an emotional plea at the Emmy Awards last night for the persecution of trans people to end. Arquette took to the stage after winning the accolade for outstanding supporting actress in a limited series or movie for her role in the web TV series The Act. During her speech, she also …...

September 23, 2019

Ben Whishaw dedicates Emmy win to ‘queer hero and icon’ Norman Scott

Ben Whishaw has dedicated his Emmy award for A Very English Scandal to Norman Scott, who he portrayed in the series. The actor picked up the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a limited series on Sunday, September 22, for his role as Norman Scott in the gay BBC limited drama series. The series was …...

September 23, 2019

Laverne Cox makes powerful statement about trans rights on Emmys red carpet

Trans actress and activist Laverne Cox used her moment on the Emmys red carpet to shine a spotlight on a big issue affecting the transgender community. Cox was nominated in the Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series category for the final season of Orange is the New Black, but she said she was there …...

September 23, 2019

RuPaul gets called out for lack of diversity in Drag Race following historic Emmys win

RuPaul has rejected questioning over a lack of diversity on the production crew on RuPaul’s Drag Race after his historic win at the Emmys. The drag star picked up his sixth Emmy on Sunday, September 22, winning the award for Best Reality-Competition Program. However, there were awkward scenes in the press room after...

September 23, 2019

Can you get 8 out of 10 on this TfL quiz?

Join the millions of Londoners choosing to travel more sustainably and help clean up London’s air The post Can you get 8 out of 10 on this TfL quiz? appeared first on PinkNews - Gay news, reviews and comment from the world's most read lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans news service.